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Re: pic: mousetrap car

the ranking criteria is the highest # of total distance divided by time it took to complete the first 5 meters. as far as axles go i don't really know steel is to heavy even that miniscule amount. but other things might bend. i'll probably end up with some sort of plastic.that way the only metal things are bearings and the wheels.

my theory for the grade is be in a quick acceleration gear for the first 5 meters then "shift" to a hard long pull for the rest of the trial. that way i'll end up with a fast car that goes aways.
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